Boots

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Sat Dec 15, 2012 4:12 am

Clarks make a nice selection of boots,

best shoe/boot evahhhhhhhhh BUT terrible in rain and snow

clive

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Sat Dec 15, 2012 4:16 am

but I particularly like their Original Desert Boot.

p.s. left the model part out in my original comments about clarks

Its the only clarks boot(?) i have used.....other models of clarks might be good in the snow/rain.

clive

Kyle76 · Post by **Kyle76** » Sat Dec 15, 2012 4:55 am

JayTrek wrote:
Kyle76 wrote:
jww wrote:Jim -- how big or small are your feet???
Size 15
Those are not feet. Those are BOATS. I bet you have a hard time finding good shoes to fit, eh?

The Internet has made finding my size in all clothes a lot easier. I wear a 37-inch sleeve and extra long suits at 6-5, 225 lbs. Lands' End was a godsend many years ago for shirts. Most places carry long sizes these days, but although I wear Brooks Brothers dress shirts, their suits and casual shirts don't come long enough. Shoes are tough because you really need to try them on, but liberal, free-shipping return policies like Zappo's make things easier. It's a lot better than it used to be, Jay

jww · Post by **jww** » Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:06 am

JayTrek wrote:...

Heh...obviously you can't see them. But I was wearing them when this profile pic was taken.

Sale's over now Gents .....

maskaggs · Post by **maskaggs** » Sat Dec 15, 2012 12:52 pm

It appears my options may have opened up considerably. The other day my feet were bothering me when I was shopping at Target, so I picked up some Dr. Scholl's insoles apparently made specifically for heel pain. I stuck them in the old boots I was wearing and noticed a drastic change immediately. I'll be wearing them for the next few weeks to see if the relief is long-term; if so, I won't have to be as picky when it comes time to buy.

Rufus · Post by **Rufus** » Sat Dec 15, 2012 2:15 pm

fallingwickets wrote:
but I particularly like their Original Desert Boot.
p.s. left the model part out in my original comments about clarks

Its the only clarks boot(?) i have used.....other models of clarks might be good in the snow/rain.

clive

Clive, you are correct, but they are not designed or sold to be good in snow or rain. My other shoes and boots are not good in snow or rain either as they aren't specifically designed to be.

river1 · Post by **river1** » Sat Dec 15, 2012 3:30 pm

Kyle76 wrote:
jww wrote:Jim -- how big or small are your feet???
Size 15

Jim, just throw away the boots and wear the boxes.

river1 · Post by **river1** » Sat Dec 15, 2012 3:32 pm

Jim, my son in law is your size and we have great luck buying for him at J.Banks Big and Tall section/mail-order. Doug

Kyle76 wrote:
JayTrek wrote:
Kyle76 wrote: Size 15
Those are not feet. Those are BOATS. I bet you have a hard time finding good shoes to fit, eh?
The Internet has made finding my size in all clothes a lot easier. I wear a 37-inch sleeve and extra long suits at 6-5, 225 lbs. Lands' End was a godsend many years ago for shirts. Most places carry long sizes these days, but although I wear Brooks Brothers dress shirts, their suits and casual shirts don't come long enough. Shoes are tough because you really need to try them on, but liberal, free-shipping return policies like Zappo's make things easier. It's a lot better than it used to be, Jay

jww · Post by **jww** » Sat Dec 15, 2012 7:49 pm

maskaggs wrote:It appears my options may have opened up considerably. The other day my feet were bothering me when I was shopping at Target, so I picked up some Dr. Scholl's insoles apparently made specifically for heel pain. I stuck them in the old boots I was wearing and noticed a drastic change immediately. I'll be wearing them for the next few weeks to see if the relief is long-term; if so, I won't have to be as picky when it comes time to buy.

I bought a two-pack at Costco back a few months ago, and use them in a couple of pairs of shoes, but not all shoes. They are great with the shoes I use them with.

Kyle76 · Post by **Kyle76** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 5:57 am

Doug, if you're referring to Jos. A. Bank, then yes, I order most of my suits and dress pants from them. Thanks.

Kyle76 · Post by **Kyle76** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:29 pm

The new boots came today. Fit, build and comfort are all excellent. I like the look -- like Bean boots in breathable leather.

jww · Post by **jww** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:29 pm

Those are some nice boots, Jim!